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Students’ choices between typing and handwriting in examinations created by Nora Mogey, John Cowan , Jessie Paterson and Mike Purcell

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextSeries: Active learning in higher education ; Volume 13, number 2London: Sage Publications, 2012Content type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISSN:
  • 1469-7874
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • LB2300 ACT
Online resources: Abstract: Keyboarding (typing) is a ubiquitous skill for most UK students, and most coursework essays must be word processed. However, few examinations, other than for students with disabilities, permit the use of a word processor. It is not known how students would respond given a free choice between handwriting and word processing in an essay examination. This study reports the findings when students were encouraged to choose between these methods of composition for an examination. Few opted to word process; the students’ reactions immediately after the examination were obtained. The demands of essay examinations compared with assignments are identified and discussed, and implications for future enquiries are considered.
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Journal Article Journal Article Main Library - Special Collections LB2300 ACT (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Vol. 13, no.2 (pages 117-128) Not for loan For in house use only

Keyboarding (typing) is a ubiquitous skill for most UK students, and most coursework essays must be word processed. However, few examinations, other than for students with disabilities, permit the use of a word processor. It is not known how students would respond given a free choice between handwriting and word processing in an essay examination. This study reports the findings when students were encouraged to choose between these methods of composition for an examination. Few opted to word process; the students’ reactions immediately after the examination were obtained. The demands of essay examinations compared with assignments are identified and discussed, and implications for future enquiries are considered.

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